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The New ISO 27701:2025; Practical Steps For Developing Your Breach Response Plan
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 introduces a standalone, certifiable privacy management standard that transforms how organisations handle data breaches. This article explores how Nigerian organisations can align the new international standard with the Nigeria Data Protection Act to develop robust, auditable breach response plans that move beyond reactive incident handling toward proactive privacy governance.
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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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Written Policy, Broken Practice: The Data Protection Gap
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. By February 2025, there were over 430 fintech companies operating in the country, and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc(NIBSS) processed ₦600 trillion in electronic payments, reflecting a 55% year-on-year increase. As digital activity rises, so does exposure to data risks, bringing with it, legal responsibilities that organisations can no longer ignore or downplay. The introduction of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 marks a major shift in the country’s data governance landscape, building on the earlier Nigeria Data Protection Regulation of 2019.
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Syntegral Legal Practice
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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments At The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.
Nigeria Technology
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments At The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.
Nigeria Technology
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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